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Game on! Sticks & Steins, presented by Cober, is a high-energy 19+ ball hockey tournament that brings together sport, culture, and celebration during Canada’s Greatest Bavarian Festival. Set in the heart of Downtown Kitchener, this two-day tournament invites adults to hit the pavement and show off their skills in a lively, community-focused competition. When you’re ready for a break, swing by the Biergarten, featuring Cowbell and plenty of festival cheer. Whether you’re in it to win or just in it for the fun, this is your chance to get in on the action and soak up the Oktoberfest atmosphere.

Tournament Details

Dates:

Saturday, October 10 between 10AM-6PM*

Sunday, October 11 between 10AM-6PM*

*Times are subject to change based on number of teams.

Location:

Downtown Kitchener

Divisions:

Competitive: Ages 19-49

Fun: Ages 19-49 | 50+

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Team Format:

6 Players + 1 goalie

Optional: Add extra players
for $50 + HST per player

Team Registration:

$550 + HST

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 30th

Player Perks:

VIP access to headliner concerts on the Circle K Stage in the Willkommen Platz

Biergarten on site for cold brews all weekend long

Player Perks:

Tournament T-Shirt to show off your team spirit

VIP Access to epic afterparties

Prizes and Giveaways to keep the fun going all weekend

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The real magic of Sticks & Steins goes far beyond the scoreboard. Kick things off at the on-site Biergarten, then keep the celebration alive with VIP access to unforgettable afterparties.

Your registration also unlocks VIP access to the heart of Oktoberfest: the 4,000-person Willkommen Platz Biergarten. Dive into the festival spirit with Bavarian brews, live music, and nonstop entertainment. Whether you’re taking a break from gameplay or just soaking up the atmosphere, this is your front-row pass to the sights, sounds, and cheers of Oktoberfest.

Become a Sponsor!

Reach out today to learn about our sponsorship opportunities and connect with an engaged, sports-loving community through Sticks & Steins!

Rules and Inclusion Statement

At Sticks & Steins, everyone is welcome on the court. Our ball hockey tournament is built on community, respect, and fun, ensuring every player feels included and supported. Players are invited to compete based on their gender identity and expression, regardless of gender assigned at birth, and nonbinary, trans, genderqueer, and gender-diverse players are welcome in all divisions. Ball hockey is for everyone – and at Sticks & Steins, we mean it.

Once a team has been registered, no refunds will be given.

For full rules and regulations, click here.

44 Gaukel Street, Downtown Kitchener

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This event has been financially assisted by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, a program of the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, administered by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund Corporation.

Presented By

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